BY LIZA JANDA
POUR ON THE PRAISE for the mother in labor!
A laboring mother will soak up whatever atmosphere, attitude, encouragement, or discouragement you surround her with. You want to give the laboring mother inspiration. You want to make the laboring mother feel confident, and encourage her. So, make sure you say only positive things to a laboring mother. You can not praise or encourage a laboring mother enough. So if she is pregnant and laboring pour on the praise and keep encouraging her as much as possible.
- If it hurts, it’s working just right.
- Good job.
- You’re doing just what you’re supposed to be doing.
- It’s okay. Remember this is good for your baby.
- Each contraction is a hug of love for your baby.
- Try to completely let go with this next contraction.
- You’ve got it! You are strong!
- You are capable.
- You’re such a good mommy.
- This is hard work and you are doing it.
- You are beautiful!
- You are amazing!
- I’m so proud of you!
- You are right on top of it.
- I love you!
- This is so important for your baby.
- Keep breathing. Stay with it.
- You’re doing so well!
- Each contraction brings your baby closer and closer.
- You’re going to meet your baby soon.
- Wow! You are so strong.
- Now take a deep breath and just relax into it.
- Visualize what is happening inside of you. Picture it in your mind’s eye.
- Trust yourself!
- Trust your body and allow it to open.
- You’re a sexy birthing mama.
- You should be so proud of yourself.
- What a wonderful mother you are!
- You’re doing such a terrific job.
- Thank you for doing such an awesome job for our baby.
